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Subject: Bungie Weekly Update: 8/01/08

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  • 08.01.2008 5:53 PM PDT

Does anyone even read these?

So what is happening with AU2? The Custom power-up glitch isn't being addressed and neither are many problems.

Aside from that I can't wait for the new features coming out.

  • 08.01.2008 5:54 PM PDT

Can shishka or someone PLEASE clear up this new ranking system? I am honestly very confused.
1. Will each playlist have a seperate rank?
2. When the update goes live, when I go into a playlist, willl my rank show as a recruit?
3. Do you still have to be a 50 to be a general?


If you are holding back an explanation, please let me know.

  • 08.01.2008 5:54 PM PDT

ohai thar.

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Posted by: Laang3rs
Why do you think we care about rank as much as you think we do?

lol


That would only make since...

You must be very proud of your Major Grd. 3.

  • 08.01.2008 5:54 PM PDT
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Oh NVM



[Edited on 08.01.2008 6:01 PM PDT]

  • 08.01.2008 5:55 PM PDT

Posted by: Timmie
I'm majorly let down.

How could you change the rating system!?


it's adding new metrics for tracking your progress, not taking anything away. In Ranked Playlists you will still see your Skill number - that number is not being reset.

  • 08.01.2008 5:55 PM PDT

I'm a teacher that plays Halo. What of it?

Explain to me how a General now could be a Gunnery Sgt. in one playlist is fair to others in there? I guess I'll wait till it goes live to make up my mind, but right now in theory, this is a horrible idea. I guess it'll even itself out after a few weeks, but MM is going to suck till it does.

  • 08.01.2008 5:55 PM PDT

Posted by: Laang3rs
You must be very proud of your Major Grd. 3.

:)

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Posted by: Da Kr3w 4893
Can shishka or someone PLEASE clear up this new ranking system? I am honestly very confused.
1. Will each playlist have a seperate rank?
2. When the update goes live, when I go into a playlist, willl my rank show as a recruit?
3. Do you still have to be a 50 to be a general?


If you are holding back an explanation, please let me know.
1. Yes, however it's different from your overall rank.
2. No, it will just show your current rank. (Overall rank)
2. Yes, you do.

  • 08.01.2008 5:56 PM PDT
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Posted by: lukems
Posted by: Timmie
I'm majorly let down.

How could you change the rating system!?


it's adding new metrics for tracking your progress, not taking anything away. In Ranked Playlists you will still see your Skill number - that number is not being reset.
That makes a lot more sense, you should really address that in more depth within the actual post itself

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a few days ago, i put a mooded picture (It was the CoD thing except it said Modern -blam!- -blam!- -blam!-) in my file share (for less than a minute) to reccomend to my friend who loves CoD. If i havn't been banned yet is there a ban on the horrizon?

  • 08.01.2008 5:56 PM PDT

I'm a teacher that plays Halo. What of it?

Posted by: lukems
Posted by: Timmie
I'm majorly let down.

How could you change the rating system!?


it's adding new metrics for tracking your progress, not taking anything away. In Ranked Playlists you will still see your Skill number - that number is not being reset.
Ok, so, in a ranked playlist, you're going to try to match highest skill with same ranks, correct? That makes a lot more sense.

  • 08.01.2008 5:57 PM PDT

I'm looking forward to seeing how the playlist ranking is gonna work in action.

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Luke can you please shed some light please? =]

  • 08.01.2008 5:57 PM PDT

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Posted by: lukems
Look today is a Palindrome!

Racecar is a palindrome, too.

I LOVE the new skill system idea. Can't wait until AU2 is released.

  • 08.01.2008 5:59 PM PDT
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Posted by: lukems
Posted by: Timmie
I'm majorly let down.

How could you change the rating system!?


it's adding new metrics for tracking your progress, not taking anything away. In Ranked Playlists you will still see your Skill number - that number is not being reset.

Well I understand that, it's just, I worked pretty hard to get my 45 and brig, and now, no one can see that unless they view my service record?

I'm sorry Luke/Bungie, but it's just really disappointing to me.

  • 08.01.2008 5:59 PM PDT
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Ahhh I'm so confused about the ranks!

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I can't wait for the huge update in September!

  • 08.01.2008 6:00 PM PDT

Another week...

Another update....

Another bore...

I respect bungie for actually reaching out and truly communicating with their fans but these updates are lame. Everyweek im let down..I dont expect every update to be filled with "OMG" moments but its really annoying hear about stuff that will take place to make the game better months in advance or no date at all. I guess its whatever to you since you're the number 1 live game....ch....


  • 08.01.2008 6:01 PM PDT

Posted by: Da Kr3w 4893
Can shishka or someone PLEASE clear up this new ranking system? I am honestly very confused.
1. Will each playlist have a seperate rank?
2. When the update goes live, when I go into a playlist, willl my rank show as a recruit?
3. Do you still have to be a 50 to be a general?


If you are holding back an explanation, please let me know.


1. Yes. Ranked and Social lists each have their own ranks.
2. When you enter a playlist for the first time after AU2 you will be a Recruit in that playlist. In a Ranked playlist your SKILL number will still show.
3. To be a General on your SERVICE RECORD you must still be a 50 in a playlist, that is your Overall Rank. At the playlist level you can reach General from gaining Experience. Skill number is not required.

  • 08.01.2008 6:01 PM PDT

Question:


Authors of uploaded modified content received the following prizes:

* The account is permanently banned from Matchmaking
* Permanent loss of File Share functionality.
* The Xbox hardware has been banned from Halo 3 for a month.


Can someone explain the difference between the first prize and the third? Is the third just Halo 3 on Xbox Live for a month or does the power exist to prohibit a certain box from running software offline?

If it's a monthlong Xbox Live ban -- is that only Halo 3 online or is it all online multiplayer?

  • 08.01.2008 6:02 PM PDT

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Posted by: Toadie1979
Explain to me how a General now could be a Gunnery Sgt. in one playlist is fair to others in there? I guess I'll wait till it goes live to make up my mind, but right now in theory, this is a horrible idea. I guess it'll even itself out after a few weeks, but MM is going to suck till it does.
Yes, it might be fair. I know there are some people who are freaking awesome at FFA, but aren't all that great in team games. You could be general in Lone wolves, but like a level 13 in Team Slayer.

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Posted by: BulldogK9
Question:


Authors of uploaded modified content received the following prizes:

* The account is permanently banned from Matchmaking
* Permanent loss of File Share functionality.
* The Xbox hardware has been banned from Halo 3 for a month.


Can someone explain the difference between the first prize and the third? Is the third just Halo 3 on Xbox Live for a month or does the power exist to prohibit a certain box from running software offline?

If it's a monthlong Xbox Live ban -- is that only Halo 3 online or is it all online multiplayer?
I think the third prize doesn't even allow your Xbox to run halo 3 in any way. The Xbox restrics you from even starting up the game.

  • 08.01.2008 6:04 PM PDT